Ingredients
1 1/2 c. granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 c. whole milk
3/4 c. vegetable oil
2 c. all-purpose flour, sifted
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
3 tbsp. Dutch-processed cocoa powder
1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. almond extract
Preparation
Step 1 Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 8" round cake pans with parchment paper and grease with cooking spray. Step 2In a large bowl combine sugar and eggs and whisk until lightened in color, about 2 minutes. Beat in milk and vegetable oil until combined. Add flour and salt and whisk until smooth.Step 3Remove 2 cups of batter and place in separate bowl. Whisk the cocoa powder into the bowl with 2 cups batter and the vanilla and almond extract into the other. Step 4Pour 3 tablespoons vanilla batter into the center the center of the cake pan. Then, pour 3 tablespoons chocolate batter into the cake pan. Repeat this alternating method, this time using 2 tablespoons batter per pour, until all batter has been used. Step 5Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool completely before slicing and serving.
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